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chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 524 chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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PhD in Chemistry: Computer simulation of metal-amyloid interaction and its role in plaque formation

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the greatest healthcare challenges facing 21st century society. AD is associated with formation of fibrils and plaques in brain tissue that impair proper functioning of neurons. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Platts
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Structural Biology & Computational Chemistry

Fully Funded PhD Opportunity in Computational Structural Biology and Protein Engineering. Location. The University of Adelaide (Australia). Read more
 Supervisor: Mr LG Gerstweiler
 30 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Machine learning-accelerated quantum chemical modelling of molecular junctions and surface catalytic reactions

We are looking for a highly motivated and talented PhD candidate to join the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship (FLF) research project of Dr. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Koczor-Benda
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Fully Funded PhD: CO₂ Conversion, Reactor Design and Process Integration

Project description. The successful capture of CO₂ is only useful if the captured material can then be handled, converted or used in a practical and economically sustainable way. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Donnellan
 7 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD in physical chemistry: sustainable electrodes for next-generation energy storage

Project Overview. We have a vacancy for a PhD student working in the area of physical chemistry. While lithium dominates current battery technology, there is considerable drive to move away from lithium salts to more abundant or lower cost alternatives. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Hallett
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Chalcogen Bonding: Elucidating Fundamental Origins and Advancing Innovations in Supramolecular Chemistry and Catalysis

Research Summary. We are advancing a range of projects focused on chalcogen bonding across synthetic, catalytic, analytical, and computational chemistry. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Greenhalgh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The Chemistry of Energetic Coordination Compounds

This PhD project aims at fundamental research into the discovery of novel energetic materials. Results will inform solutions to challenges posed by current requirements to remove heavy metals and perchlorate from energetic materials such as propellants, explosives and pyrotechnics. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P P Portius
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Benzofused Azabicycles and Spiropiperidines via Biocatalytic Oxidation-Cycloaddition Cascades

o-Quinoid species (e.g. quinones, quinone imines, quinone methides) are versatile reactive intermediates for the synthesis of a variety of complex molecules.[1-4] They readily undergo a range of reactions including 1,4-conjugate additions, 1,3-oxazole formation, and Diels−Alder cycloadditions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Wong
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Astrocyte Metabolism as Inspiration for Ultra‑Efficient Neuromorphic Computing (Ref: CM/EH-SF1/2026)

Astrocytes (the brain’s most abundant glial cells) play a crucial role in energy management, information processing, and neural support. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Hill, Prof P Roach
 1 July 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Self-Funded PhD opportunity in Chemistry (Ref: SCI26-SF-005)

The Department of Chemistry has three core research themes, supported by major external funders (including UKRI, EU, Welcome Trust, Leverhulme Trust, Royal… Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Goddard
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Rational Design of Ionic Liquid Based Systems for Explosives Detection

Project Supervisors. Professor Chris-Kriton Skylaris and Professor Jonathan W. Essex. Biosensors could enable low-burden detection of energetic compounds, but challenges arise because many explosives exhibit poor solubility or complex behaviour in water. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C K Skylaris
 1 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Computational Modelling of Nuclear Materials (Ref: CM/PG-SF1/2026)

An exciting self-funded PhD opportunity to join the Advanced Materials Modelling (AMM) Group at Loughborough. Pressurisation, corrosion and other factors may pose a threat to the safety and integrity of nuclear material packages in long term storage. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Goddard, Prof R Smith, Dr K Jolley
 1 April 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of Analytical Laboratory Simulations (Ref: CM/AM-SF1/2026)

In recent years, simulated analytical experiments have become an increasingly valuable tool for supporting undergraduate learning. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Managh
 31 March 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Design and synthesis of novel polymers for the additive manufacturing of biomedical devices

Project Overview. This University of Reading funded studentship targets the discovery of dynamic biocompatible supramolecular polymer networks for deposition via additive manufacturing techniques to create new biomedical devices. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof W C Hayes, Dr J Cooper
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Reactive Sulfur Species: Unlocking Nature’s Hidden Chemistry for Health and Sustainability

  Research Group: Molecular & Cell Biology
Have you ever wondered what really drives life under stress? For decades, biology has focused on reactive oxygen species (ROS) as the main players in health and disease. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr CS Switzer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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